World Cup boosts Iran’s image, highlights political sports battles
By James M. Dorsey It didn’t take long for it to emerge…
World Cup sparks Islamist debate on football’s integrity
By James M. Dorsey Ultra-conservative clerics are condemning football as a Jewish…
World Cup 2014 – Goals galore in Brazil
The first week of the World Cup has produced some fantastic football;…
AFC power struggle reflects sorry state of football governance
By James M. Dorsey FIFA Vice President and Asian Football Confederation…
89% of employees in MENA region are expected to watch the World Cup 2014: Survey
Employers express concern on possible productivity drop during the World Cup Tournament
Qatar corruption allegations may prove to have potentially massive fall-out
By James M. Dorsey British weekly’s, The Sunday Times, disclosure of millions of documents allegedly revealing…
Qatari paid millions for World Cup bid support: report
FIFA is investigating the 2010 vote that awarded the 2022 World Cup…